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Raider999 02-05-2022 22:37
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 36120471)
And sky sports subscribers await a price reduction lol

Assuming you mean England football internationals moving to channel 4 - this is unlikely to make any difference to sky sports as, with the exception of the last 2 friendlies, England internationals have been on ITV for a number of years.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 36120528)
Exactly... They must be feeling the squeeze if they didn't bid enough

Hardly relevant - been on NT Sports for years now.

vincerooney 02-05-2022 22:59
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whats this about england internationals on channel 4? Can't find a post about it during the last two pages....

TimeLord2018 02-05-2022 23:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36120736)
Watch out on May 12th.

We may get a update on a BT Sports / Discovery merger on that dete as BT PLC reveal results on that date.
Looks like we will get a announcement within the next 11 days.
https://community.bt.com/t5/TV-Conte...2229073#M25731

jfman 02-05-2022 23:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36120876)
whats this about england internationals on channel 4? Can't find a post about it during the last two pages....
Not sure why you’d limit yourself to two pages and posts on a bank holiday weekend.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...ostcount=10842

vincerooney 05-05-2022 00:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36120880)
Not sure why you’d limit yourself to two pages and posts on a bank holiday weekend.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...ostcount=10842
i wanted to make a point haha

OLD BOY 05-05-2022 07:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36120860)
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...x#post36083316

Here’s OB pining for Britbox. A service of literal repeats. Previously offered by UK Gold and Granada Plus (and many other iterations along the way).
Just to clarify, I do not subscribe to Britbox because it does indeed consist of archive material, which does not interest me, but you may recall that at the time of that post, Britbox was promising a lot of new original material, which, apart from Spitting Image, does not appear to have arrived.

The point I was making was that as content aggregator, VM should have been offering all the streamers for subscribers to choose from, not just a small selection of them.

ozsat 05-05-2022 07:55
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Currently listing under 'originals': Magpie Murders, Sanditon (series 2-3), Why Didn't They Ask Evans, Secrets of the Spies, Murder in Provence, Hotel Portofino, Secrets of the Krays, Irvine Welsh's Crime, The Beast Must Die, Feel The Noise, The Wedding of the Century, The Dry.
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36121164)
Just to clarify, I do not subscribe to Britbox because it does indeed consist of archive material, which does not interest me, but you may recall that at the time of that post, Britbox was promising a lot of new original material, which, apart from Spitting Image, does not appear to have arrived.

cheekyangus 05-05-2022 22:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36121164)
Just to clarify, I do not subscribe to Britbox because it does indeed consist of archive material, which does not interest me, but you may recall that at the time of that post, Britbox was promising a lot of new original material, which, apart from Spitting Image, does not appear to have arrived.

The point I was making was that as content aggregator, VM should have been offering all the streamers for subscribers to choose from, not just a small selection of them.
There's been several dramas launched over the last few months, I've seen the advertising for them. They launched another a new one about 2 weeks ago with Hugh Laurie, and Sanditon Series 2 is on Britbox first.

OLD BOY 06-05-2022 08:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36121290)
There's been several dramas launched over the last few months, I've seen the advertising for them. They launched another a new one about 2 weeks ago with Hugh Laurie, and Sanditon Series 2 is on Britbox first.
Ok, thanks. Those shows don't seem to have had much publicity.

Back on topic, does anyone know whether the BT Sport channels will be streamed on Warner Discovery later this year now the merger has been finalised?

TimeLord2018 06-05-2022 08:14
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Will possibly find out on 12th of May

BT are aiming to include talks early in Q1- BT Financial year starts in April.
Quote:
BT Group are aiming to conclude the exclusive discussions with Discovery, Inc. in early Q1 for the new company to be operational later this year, subject to completion of the deal and approval by the relevant competition authorities.
https://newsroom.bt.com/bt-group-ent...joint-venture/

jfman 06-05-2022 09:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36121307)
Ok, thanks. Those shows don't seem to have had much publicity.

Back on topic, does anyone know whether the BT Sport channels will be streamed on Warner Discovery later this year now the merger has been finalised?
Probably for the same price you can get it from BT.

1andrew1 06-05-2022 09:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36121307)
Ok, thanks. Those shows don't seem to have had much publicity.

Back on topic, does anyone know whether the BT Sport channels will be streamed on Warner Discovery later this year now the merger has been finalised?
Warner Discovery is not a platform. My understanding it has at least three: HBO Max (not UK till at least 2025), Discovery + and Eurosport. The latter two are also sold as a single package.

I can envisage the Eurosport and BT Sport platforms converging with a discount for those taking Discovery + and EuroSport/BT Sport. EE is now BT's main consumer brand for the future so BT may not have a problem fading out the BT Sport brand, especially as the long-term head of BT Sport has now left.

Expect lots of offers to BT and EE customers to make it worth their while taking Discovery +.

In the long-term, I do think we could see a combined Warner Brothers Discovery streaming service to potentially rival Now TV in breadth of content. But I suspect sport would still be sold as an add-on and separately due to its cost. Commercial pressures - why turn away good money? - may encourage it to still wholesale some or all channels to Sky and VM.

muppetman11 06-05-2022 10:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36121321)
Warner Discovery is not a platform. My understanding it has at least three: HBO Max (not UK till at least 2025), Discovery + and Eurosport. The latter two are also sold as a single package.

I can envisage the Eurosport and BT Sport platforms converging with a discount for those taking Discovery + and EuroSport/BT Sport. EE is now BT's main consumer brand for the future so BT may not have a problem fading out the BT Sport brand, especially as the long-term head of BT Sport has now left.

Expect lots of offers to BT and EE customers to make it worth their while taking Discovery +.

In the long-term, I do think we could see a combined Warner Brothers Discovery streaming service to potentially rival Now TV in breadth of content. But I suspect sport would still be sold as an add-on and separately due to its cost. Commercial pressures - why turn away good money? - may encourage it to still wholesale some or all channels to Sky and VM.
https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/h...235205397/amp/

ozsat 06-05-2022 12:44
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Not sure how long it has been their but AppleTV now has live MLB on Friday nights.

cheekyangus 06-05-2022 12:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36121335)
Not sure how long it has been their but AppleTV now has live MLB on Friday nights.
Not long. I only saw the reports of the reports of the deal fairly recently.

OLD BOY 07-05-2022 10:44
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BBC and ITV have agreed the coverage arrangements for the World Cup later this year.

https://www.seenit.co.uk/bbc-and-itv...overage-plans/

telegramsam 07-05-2022 13:01
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36121449)
BBC and ITV have agreed the coverage arrangements for the World Cup later this year.

https://www.seenit.co.uk/bbc-and-itv...overage-plans/
Why am I only now hearing about ITVX?

TimeLord2018 07-05-2022 13:06
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Must of missed the news on it

More info here
https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/itvx-m...aming-service/

telegramsam 07-05-2022 13:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36121459)
Must of missed the news on it

More info here
https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/itvx-m...aming-service/
Yeah heard they were replacing ITV hub didn't know what with till now though

OLD BOY 07-05-2022 18:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36121318)
Probably for the same price you can get it from BT.
I expect it will be, for now. Let's see what happens in the next bidding round.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 36121458)
Why am I only now hearing about ITVX?
You must have taken your eye off the ball!

telegramsam 07-05-2022 18:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36121505)
I expect it will be, for now. Let's see what happens in the next bidding round.

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You must have taken your eye off the ball!
Guess you're right there Old Boy!

OLD BOY 07-05-2022 19:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36121321)
Warner Discovery is not a platform. My understanding it has at least three: HBO Max (not UK till at least 2025), Discovery + and Eurosport. The latter two are also sold as a single package.

I can envisage the Eurosport and BT Sport platforms converging with a discount for those taking Discovery + and EuroSport/BT Sport. EE is now BT's main consumer brand for the future so BT may not have a problem fading out the BT Sport brand, especially as the long-term head of BT Sport has now left.

Expect lots of offers to BT and EE customers to make it worth their while taking Discovery +.

In the long-term, I do think we could see a combined Warner Brothers Discovery streaming service to potentially rival Now TV in breadth of content. But I suspect sport would still be sold as an add-on and separately due to its cost. Commercial pressures - why turn away good money? - may encourage it to still wholesale some or all channels to Sky and VM.
Warner is not a platform here at present, I agree, but ultimately I think the scripted content and the sports will be added to Discovery + (which may be renamed).

Clearly, the sport will have to be an additional tier. I don’t see any alternative option, to be honest.

Media Boy UK 07-05-2022 19:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36121514)

Warner is not a platform here at present, I agree, but ultimately I think the scripted content and the sports will be added to Discovery + (which may be renamed).

Clearly, the sport will have to be an additional tier. I don’t see any alternative option, to be honest.
I really hope BT gives an update on Thursday aboot a BT Sports and Eurosport merger.

Just to found confirm the new company name.

-I am working with a following (My own views):

BT Sports/Eurosport network will be called Discovery Sports.

Here is latest rumours I have:

https://www.theguardian.com/business...r-facing-brand

-That Guardian reports says that Warner Bros. Discovery is set to stop using a Eurosport UK brand.*

*Bit more info:

-In GB - Eurosport is set become BT Sports.
-In EU - Eurosport brand will stay as now.

Information from Guardian - no real updates since February.

jfman 07-05-2022 20:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36121514)

Warner is not a platform here at present, I agree, but ultimately I think the scripted content and the sports will be added to Discovery + (which may be renamed).

Clearly, the sport will have to be an additional tier. I don’t see any alternative option, to be honest.
And to the average user it makes no discernible different from having a general entertainment app and paying extra for the BT Sport app. If we are experiencing the biggest fall in standards of living since the Second World War people will be more interested cost than administration.

Aguero9320 09-05-2022 18:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36121514)

Warner is not a platform here at present, I agree, but ultimately I think the scripted content and the sports will be added to Discovery + (which may be renamed).

Clearly, the sport will have to be an additional tier. I don’t see any alternative option, to be honest.
That won’t happen! Prime Video, Peacock and Paramount+ include sports in their main package and are thriving. HBO Max/Discovery+ will probably do so here.

ScottishSteve 10-05-2022 09:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36121521)
.

-In GB - Eurosport is set become BT Sports.
-In EU - Eurosport brand will stay as now.

Information from Guardian - no real updates since February.
Why on earth would discovery ditch their own know and longer established brand (Eurosport) in favour of a licensed name they will have to pay royalties for.

The overall sporting business is Discovery Sports which is more likely if anything.

TimeLord2018 10-05-2022 09:42
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BT Eurosport is simplest name if BT want their brand In it or even just keep all the channels as they are but 50% owned by both or Discovery Sports.

Media Boy UK 10-05-2022 14:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottishSteve (Post 36121818)
Why on earth would discovery ditch their own know and longer established brand (Eurosport) in favour of a licensed name they will have to pay royalties for.

The overall sporting business is Discovery Sports which is more likely if anything.
Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36121819)
BT Eurosport is simplest name if BT want their brand In it or even just keep all the channels as they are but 50% owned by both or Discovery Sports.
I did think of Discovery Sports until Media Guardian posted this on April 27th:

Quote:
The BT brand will also continue to be used for BT Sport, the pay-TV service set to become part of a joint venture with Warner Bros Discovery
https://www.theguardian.com/business...r-facing-brand

1andrew1 10-05-2022 14:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36121521)
-That Guardian reports says that Warner Bros. Discovery is set to stop using a Eurosport UK brand.*

*Bit more info:

-In GB - Eurosport is set become BT Sports.
-In EU - Eurosport brand will stay as now.

Information from Guardian - no real updates since February.
It doesn't say that anywhere in the article, it says
Quote:
From today, we’re starting the preparations to make the EE brand our flagship brand for consumer customers focusing on convergence and future services.

The BT brand will also continue to be used for BT Sport, the pay-TV service set to become part of a joint venture with Warner Bros Discovery, and become the lead brand for its business-to-business and global operations.

BT will also remain as a co-brand on the company’s 550 high street stores and appear in ad campaigns.
https://www.theguardian.com/business...r-facing-brand

Media Boy UK 10-05-2022 15:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36121863)
It doesn't say that anywhere in the article, it says

https://www.theguardian.com/business...r-facing-brand
Thank God only two more sleeps to go until BT PLC results comes out and we may get a update on BT Sports / Warner Bros. Discovery merge - Been no update in last three months since BT PLC last results.

Itshim 10-05-2022 17:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36121865)
Thank God only two more sleeps to go until BT PLC results comes out and we may get a update on BT Sports / Warner Bros. Discovery merge - Been no update in last three months since BT PLC last results.
Thank the lord for that I've had many sleepless nights worrying over this :erm::erm:

TimeLord2018 12-05-2022 08:48
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BT Group and Warner Bros. Discovery Agree Premium Sports Joint Venture for the UK and Ireland
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Both BT Sport and Eurosport UK will initially retain their separate brands and product propositions in the market before being brought together under a single brand in the future. BT Group (through its wholly owned subsidiary British Telecommunications plc (“BT plc”)) and Warner Bros. Discovery will enter into distribution agreements with the JV under which they will distribute the combined sports content to new and existing customers on their respective platforms and apps.
Quote:
Call Option

As part of the Transaction, Warner Bros. Discovery will have the right, but not the obligation, to exercise a call option to acquire the entire shareholding of BT plc in the JV (the “Call Option”). The Call Option will be exercisable at specified points during the first four years of the JV and is subject to certain conditions and arrangements. The price payable for 50% of the JV under the Call Option will be at a price to be determined at the time the option is exercised, plus any remaining consideration and earn-out that BT plc will be entitled to at that time (subject to certain conditions).

If the Call Option is not exercised by Warner Bros. Discovery (as detailed above), BT plc will have the ability to exit its stake in the JV either through a sale or IPO.
https://wbd.com/bt-group-and-warner-...u-and-ireland/

1andrew1 12-05-2022 11:24
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From that WBD link
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Those customers who access BT Sport through BT directly, and the majority of BT TV customers, are set to receive discovery+, the non-fiction entertainment streaming service which is home to Eurosport’s live and on-demand streaming offer in the UK & Ireland, as part of existing subscriptions.
https://wbd.com/bt-group-and-warner-...u-and-ireland/


Thought this £222m loss information was interesting too:
Quote:
Information on BT Sport business

Based on unaudited management information, as at 31 March 2022, the value of the gross assets of BT Sport business to be contributed to the JV and the operating businesses of BT Sport was £339m and it had an operating loss for the year of £222m.
https://newsroom.bt.com/bt-group-and...uk-and-ireland

OLD BOY 12-05-2022 13:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36122080)
From that WBD link

https://wbd.com/bt-group-and-warner-...u-and-ireland/


Thought this £222m loss information was interesting too:

https://newsroom.bt.com/bt-group-and...uk-and-ireland
So, the way I read it is that the BT Sport channels will remain available for the time being, alongside the new streamer. That makes sense for the time being, but it is clear which way this is going ultimately.

As BT Sport subscribers on the BT platform will be able to access Discovery+, I wonder if BT will cease to make the TV channels available to those subscribers imminently? We will see soon enough.

1andrew1 12-05-2022 13:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36122086)
So, the way I read it is that the BT Sport channels will remain available for the time being, alongside the new streamer. That makes sense for the time being, but it is clear which way this is going ultimately.

As BT Sport subscribers on the BT platform will be able to access Discovery+, I wonder if BT will cease to make the TV channels available to those subscribers imminently? We will see soon enough.
By new streamer, do you mean Discovery+ ? Discovery are maintaining the linear Eurosport channels for the forseeable future so I'm sure they will do the same with the BT channels.

What I've not seen mentioned is what happens to AMC from BT. I suspect this may end.

jfman 12-05-2022 13:36
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Quote:
The JV will also enter into a new agreement with Sky extending beyond 2030
Phew, into the 2030s we go...

TimeLord2018 12-05-2022 14:04
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36122090)
By new streamer, do you mean Discovery+ ? Discovery are maintaining the linear Eurosport channels for the forseeable future so I'm sure they will do the same with the BT channels.

What I've not seen mentioned is what happens to AMC from BT. I suspect this may end.
Can't see AMC renewing that , BT deal with Disney for ESPN brand and content which i think is up this year, can't see Disney renewing that

this was revealed in February.
Quote:
Then, today, it was revealed by Helison Medeiros, who has previously revealed many hidden secrets found in the Disney+ code, that a new ESPN event link was added to the Disney+ sitemap. Currently, the link doesn’t work, but it’s a recent addition, showing that something is brewing over at Disney Streaming.

What’s interesting about this event link being added, is that it follows a similar system to how live events are handled on Star+ in Latin America. Star+ is a hybrid between ESPN+ and the Star brand on Disney+, which includes live sports along with general entertainment from Disney’s studios like FX, 20th Century Studios and ABC.
https://whatsondisneyplus.com/is-dis...e-live-sports/

1andrew1 12-05-2022 14:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36122094)
No news on that or even their deal with Disney for ESPN brand and content which i think is up this year, can't see Disney renewing that.
Agreed on discontinuing the ESPN brand. ESPN may still choose to continue to licence live feeds to the new joint venture after this year, though.

TimeLord2018 13-05-2022 13:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36122096)
Agreed on discontinuing the ESPN brand. ESPN may still choose to continue to licence live feeds to the new joint venture after this year, though.
Looks like you're correct

BT Sport ESPN to become BT Sport 4, though a "continued relationship" will continue.
Quote:
However, Jamie Hindhaugh, chief operating officer, BT Sport, said that one change would be the use of the licensed ESPN branding. The dedicated channel will now be known as BT Sport 4 though Hindhaugh promised a “continued relationship” with the Disney-owned sports network.
https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2022...gy-innovation/

Guess we will see a ESPN brand on Disney+ at some point

Rillington 14-05-2022 17:51
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That's good as there's lots of excellent ESPN content on BT Sport, both magazine shows and documentaries.

Media Boy UK 20-05-2022 14:50
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Premier Sports scores UEFA National Team football package

https://advanced-television.com/2022...tball-package/

jfman 20-05-2022 15:01
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Linear is dead. Long live linear.

ozsat 20-05-2022 15:19
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Freesport encrypted their Sky feed today - so I wonder if they plan to put some on there.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36122995)
Premier Sports scores UEFA National Team football package

https://advanced-television.com/2022...tball-package/

Media Boy UK 20-05-2022 15:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36123000)
Freesport encrypted their Sky feed today - so I wonder if they plan to put some on there.
Thanks for info Ozsat.

I did see rumour somewhere last year that FreeSports was set to become known as Premer Sports 3.

Maybe Boxnation will be axe or become Premier Sports 4?

ozsat 20-05-2022 16:09
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It is encrypted at a level that no sub/card is required but can only be viewed on a Sky box.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36123006)
Thanks for info Ozsat.

I did see rumour somewhere last year that FreeSports was set to become known as Premer Sports 3.

Maybe Boxnation will be axe or become Premier Sports 4?

Media Boy UK 21-05-2022 17:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36122995)
Premier Sports scores UEFA National Team football package

https://advanced-television.com/2022...tball-package/
My TiVo box has reveal that Premier Sports will be showing some UEFA Nations League games on Boxnation.

OLD BOY 22-05-2022 01:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36122997)
Linear is dead. Long live linear.
Sorry, mate, but that sounds obsessive and a desperate a point to try to prove something that is unprovable.

If you want to think that, it’s certainly fine by me.

Bless. You take care, OK?

jfman 22-05-2022 07:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36123141)
Sorry, mate, but that sounds obsessive and a desperate a point to try to prove something that is unprovable.

If you want to think that, it’s certainly fine by me.

Bless. You take care, OK?
I’m not sure what’s “unprovable” that a linear broadcaster just won rights despite the often asserted claim that it’s inevitable that a “deep pockets” streamer will hoover them all up.

cheekyangus 23-05-2022 13:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36123000)
Freesport encrypted their Sky feed today - so I wonder if they plan to put some on there.
I can still view Freesports via Manual Tuning on my Freesat box. I'm doing so as I type this.

Either the change was made to a different feed, there is an Irish Ad version I believe, or it's changed back to FTA​.

OLD BOY 24-05-2022 19:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36123145)
I’m not sure what’s “unprovable” that a linear broadcaster just won rights despite the often asserted claim that it’s inevitable that a “deep pockets” streamer will hoover them all up.
That doesn’t mean everything’s remaining on linear, though, does it?

jfman 24-05-2022 19:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36123450)
That doesn’t mean everything’s remaining on linear, though, does it?
When are they closing Channel 5?

Edit: you were fast there removing this link:

https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2022...ming-says-svp/

OLD BOY 24-05-2022 20:02
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https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/freevee-arrives-on-apple-tv

Amazon’s ad-supported video-on-demand service has now been rolled out across Apple devices. Formerly known as IMDb TV, the service is the home of a growing number of original productions.

The Amazon-Apple deal means users of Apple TV, iPads and iPhones can now access Freevee, with the service available through a dedicated app from the App Store.

---------- Post added at 20:02 ---------- Previous post was at 19:59 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36123452)
When are they closing Channel 5?

Edit: you were fast there removing this link:

https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2022...ming-says-svp/
Well, I knew you’d make an issue out of that because you cannot distinguish the present from the future, so I deleted it. I’ll come back to that at a later date.

jfman 24-05-2022 20:25
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Fundamentally these conglomerates will have their fingers in every pie they can find. Even if the maintain different brands.

OLD BOY 26-05-2022 19:32
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This will be interesting.

https://www.mediamole.co.uk/entertai...ts_486375.html}

[EXTRACT]

The tender process will represent the first major rights availability since BT Sport announced plans for a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery's Eurosport in the UK.

Other interested parties could include Sky, DAZN and new streaming service Viaplay.

jfman 26-05-2022 19:46
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36123772)
This will be interesting.

https://www.mediamole.co.uk/entertai...ts_486375.html}

[EXTRACT]

The tender process will represent the first major rights availability since BT Sport announced plans for a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery's Eurosport in the UK.

Other interested parties could include Sky, DAZN and new streaming service Viaplay.
Let’s see if the Len get get his dirty money out of his deep pockets or whether he’s too busy plugging the existing black hole in the DAZN accounts.

TimeLord2018 30-05-2022 15:02
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36123453)
https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/freevee-arrives-on-apple-tv

Well, I knew you’d make an issue out of that because you cannot distinguish the present from the future, so I deleted it. I’ll come back to that at a later date.
Looks Paramount may open to licensing some 2nd run rights
Quote:
Paramount+ originals and Showtime originals are destined for Paramount+ globally,” Dan Cohen, president of Paramount Global Distribution Group told Broadcast.

•

Dan Cohen at Paramount Global

“I would rather not have to tell clients that have had output deals with Showtime for years: ‘Sorry, you can’t have those anymore’, but it’s the marketplace reality. It’s a challenge, but we hit it head on. It doesn’t mean that there may not be an opportunity for a second window on something, but that’s the fact.”

Paramount’s Kramer added: “Streaming is at the forefront of the company’s strategy. We don’t hide behind that. Our biggest franchises will be on Paramount+ in the first window. But it doesn’t mean that we will not be licensing.

She added that Paramount is conducting research to understand the relationship of awareness and engagement with titles in certain windows.

Nick Lee, head of acquisitions at Channel 4, told Broadcast he thinks there will be a reset in the future, under distribution of premium titles will returning to the market as studios seek to boost revenue streams and create more shareholder value, rather than solely pinning hopes on subscription models.
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/inter...171233.article

Not entirely sure what NBC Universal (Comcast) Strategy is with Peacock since they're still selling their content elsewhere and content is also on Sky own channels and this show was mentioned in the Peacock UK press release.
Quote:
The interest in international programming, however, has not come completely at the expense of US programming. Earlier today, Broadcast revealed that Channel 4 had picked up Peacock comedy Killing It, while three separate buyers told Broadcast they were impressed with Warner Bros. Television’s CBS cop drama East New York.

OLD BOY 30-05-2022 19:13
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Netflix could perhaps bolster its finances by licensing some of their older shows to the TV channels. They will be about 15 years old by now, and so they shouldn’t be risking the loss of their existing subscribers in doing so.

muppetman11 30-05-2022 19:21
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36124089)
Netflix could perhaps bolster its finances by licensing some of their older shows to the TV channels. They will be about 15 years old by now, and so they shouldn’t be risking the loss of their existing subscribers in doing so.
The ones that nobody watches according to you. :D

1andrew1 30-05-2022 19:26
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36124089)
Netflix could perhaps bolster its finances by licensing some of their older shows to the TV channels. They will be about 15 years old by now, and so they shouldn’t be risking the loss of their existing subscribers in doing so.
A good idea. Perhaps more for the future as some of what we perceive as their older shows are not owned by them.

Hugh 30-05-2022 20:38
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36124089)
Netflix could perhaps bolster its finances by licensing some of their older shows to the TV channels. They will be about 15 years old by now, and so they shouldn’t be risking the loss of their existing subscribers in doing so.
10…

OLD BOY 31-05-2022 12:48
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36124092)
The ones that nobody watches according to you. :D
They do at the moment, muppetman, and I’ve never said otherwise.

During this transition period, it seems this would be a sensible way to go.

Media Boy UK 31-05-2022 12:58
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
LaLiga TV will be remove from Prime Video from June 30th.

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...ment_101022769

I have seen rumour that Premier Sports has lost a UK and Northern Ireland rights to LaLiga to a yet to be name broadcaster.

Media Boy UK 31-05-2022 15:05
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
UFC and BT Sport announce new long-term media rights agreement

https://www.bt.com/sport/ufc/feature...rtnership-deal

1701-e 31-05-2022 15:06
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36124143)

I have seen rumour that Premier Sports has lost a UK and Northern Ireland rights to LaLiga to a yet to be name broadcaster.
Northern Ireland is still currently in the UK. Perhaps you mean Republic of Ireland?

Itshim 31-05-2022 17:52
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 36124159)
Northern Ireland is still currently in the UK. Perhaps you mean Republic of Ireland?
A friend of mine would say that Wales isn't part of the UK , it's not a kingdom it's a principality :erm:

bluecatt73 01-06-2022 15:34
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 36124159)
Northern Ireland is still currently in the UK. Perhaps you mean Republic of Ireland?
Indeed. If Northern Ireland wasn't in the UK it wouldn't be the UK, it would just be Great Britain (It's the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, for those that don't know).

ozsat 01-06-2022 16:13
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
For those with access to the Premier Sports app - they have now added 'PremierExtra' which offers some additional streams of live coverage when the other channels are occupied.

The UEFA Nations League live games are scheduled across Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports 2, BoxNation and Premier Extra ( https://www.live-footballontv.com/ue...gue-on-tv.html ).

1andrew1 02-06-2022 22:49
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Think this is not unexpected. Can't see them not allowing it given the wealth of players in the market and that BT Sport is loss-making
Quote:
CMA to probe Discovery-BT Sport tie-up

The Competition and Markets Authority has opened an investigation into the anticipated joint venture between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and BT for the operation of the BT Sport channels.

It will study whether the venture would lead to a “substantial lessening of competition”.

The CMA has advised both BT and Discovery of its plans. The initial Phase 1 period will complete by 28 July 2022, when a decision on whether to refer the merger for a Phase 2 investigation will be made.
https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2022...-sport-tie-up/

jfman 03-06-2022 12:43
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36124330)
Think this is not unexpected. Can't see them not allowing it given the wealth of players in the market and that BT Sport is loss-making

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2022...-sport-tie-up/
Well, there’s a wealth of alleged players in the market. In practice many of them are keeping their billions in their deep pockets for now.

TimeLord2018 06-06-2022 14:14
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
PGA Tour to remain on Sky Sports as Warner Bros. Discovery opts to sublicense UK rights
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/...uk-golf-tv-bt/

ozsat 06-06-2022 14:39
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Premier Sports online currently have an offer for £70 for 12 months.

alwaysabear 06-06-2022 14:47
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Has anyone seen anything about who won the UK TV rights for La Liga next season? I know Premier Sports have had them for the last couple of seasons.

Media Boy UK 06-06-2022 15:15
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 36124511)
Has anyone seen anything about who won the UK TV rights for La Liga next season? I know Premier Sports have had them for the last couple of seasons.
SportBusiness says "Fite were in exclusive discussions to win the rights for three seasons, and sublicencing one game per week to ITV4."

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...ment_100921714

Rumour was posted on DS Forum on May 9th.

alwaysabear 06-06-2022 15:19
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36124516)
SportBusiness says "Fite were in exclusive discussions to win the rights for three seasons, and sublicencing one game per week to ITV4."

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...ment_100921714

Rumour was posted on DS Forum on May 9th.
I had seen that ,but nothing seems to have been confirmed by either La Liga or Fite Tv.
This is the latest I can find dated 9/5/22. https://media.sportbusiness.com/2022...th-fite-stall/

Media Boy UK 07-06-2022 14:51
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
La Liga, Premier Sports renew UK rights deal https://advanced-television.com/2022...k-rights-deal/

vincerooney 07-06-2022 15:43
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36124644)
La Liga, Premier Sports renew UK rights deal https://advanced-television.com/2022...k-rights-deal/
Terrible decision! Ratings at an all time low for la liga. See more kids in Paris SG shirts than Madrid or Barca these days. They will regret this!!

alwaysabear 08-06-2022 14:07
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36124644)
La Liga, Premier Sports renew UK rights deal https://advanced-television.com/2022...k-rights-deal/
Thanks for posting.

jfman 08-06-2022 14:24
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36124644)
La Liga, Premier Sports renew UK rights deal https://advanced-television.com/2022...k-rights-deal/
Disappointed that no deep pockets streamer went for this. Especially given the staggered time slots for La Liga - 20 hours of live games most weekends during the season.

ozsat 08-06-2022 14:34
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
PS are now doing extra streams in addition to their linear channels - so perhaps there will be more coverage.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36124725)
Disappointed that no deep pockets streamer went for this. Especially given the staggered time slots for La Liga - 20 hours of live games most weekends during the season.

Media Boy UK 09-06-2022 16:45
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Anthony Joshua 'is set to QUIT Sky Sports and sign deal with DAZN'


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/bo...sign-DAZN.html

jfman 09-06-2022 17:36
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Fair play to AJ cashing out.

1andrew1 13-06-2022 22:45
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36124804)
Fair play to AJ cashing out.
He's also getting a bit more involved with DAZN as part of the deal.
Quote:
Expanding on their existing relationship, Joshua has deepened his partnership with DAZN by becoming a shareholder, special advisor, and brand ambassador for the business. As a special advisor, Joshua will join DAZN’s strategic advisory board as the business develops its global boxing offering by providing a richer and more immersive experience for its customers.
https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxi...412ky47walnbm8

TimeLord2018 14-06-2022 17:43
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Apple and Major League Soccer to present all MLS matches around the world for 10 years, beginning in 2023
https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...inning-in-2023

jfman 14-06-2022 18:18
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36125284)
Apple and Major League Soccer to present all MLS matches around the world for 10 years, beginning in 2023
https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...inning-in-2023
The kind of deal that streamers need longer term as they develop sustainable business models.

---------- Post added at 18:18 ---------- Previous post was at 18:16 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36125179)
He's also getting a bit more involved with DAZN as part of the deal.

https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxi...412ky47walnbm8
Interesting, obviously they need him to build the brand in the UK. It’s a lot of money for someone on the way down - a loss to Usyk would leave him with three defeats and scratching around for a rematch with Dillan Whyte for a payday as the rest of the division moves onto Fury v Usyk (plus inevitable rematch).

DAZN tried this in the USA to develop their subscription base with Saul Alvarez guaranteed $365m for 10 fights. The deal fell apart after 2 or 3. His last fight was back on DAZN but pay per view - getting 200,000 to 300,000 less buys than his last one on a major network. In the UK that’s small change but US PPVs are regularly $79 or $99.

TimeLord2018 24-06-2022 22:56
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
ESPN Renews Formula 1 Rights In U.S
https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.co...rights-us.aspx

denphone 30-06-2022 17:06
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Amazon close to deal over Champions League rights in UK.

https://www.theguardian.com/business...e-rights-in-uk

TimeLord2018 30-06-2022 19:13
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
The BBC to show Champions League highlights for first time on Wed nights from 2024.

Amazon to have first pick on Tuesdays, BT Sport retains all other live rights
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...time-55pp98smr

telegramsam 30-06-2022 19:19
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36126617)
The BBC to show Champions League highlights for first time on Wed nights from 2024.

Amazon to have first pick of live games on Tuesdays, BT Sport retains all other live rights
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...time-55pp98smr
Great football fans have to fork out yet more money if they want to see matches of their choice.

jfman 02-07-2022 11:02
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
It'll be interesting to see if Amazon deem this 'enough' for a separate sports add on or whether the intention is to continue to absorb it into Prime.

Given BT will have multiple games on the same night and at least 1 in the same timeslot it's likely that for the vast majority of the year it will only appeal to fans of the affected clubs.

ozsat 02-07-2022 11:27
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
As Amazon will only have about one game per week I would expect that would be a part of Prime.

telegramsam 02-07-2022 11:34
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36126731)
As Amazon will only have about one game per week I would expect that would be a part of Prime.
Yeah not worth subbing too in my opinion, especially for me who works night shift a few times a week so not always able to see all night matches.

jfman 08-07-2022 07:27
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Slightly embarrassing if the rumours of Sky securing AJ’s next (and possibly last) big fight are true. Deep pockets DAZN not deep enough to endure their own brand ambassador doesn’t fight anywhere else.

Media Boy UK 14-07-2022 11:26
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
RXTV: Viaplay and yet unname other broadcaster in talks with Premier Sports

https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/viaplay-in...premier-sports

TimeLord2018 14-07-2022 11:35
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
I would expect it to rebranded as V Sport if Viaplay buys Premier Sports.

1andrew1 14-07-2022 13:31
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36128271)
RXTV: Viaplay and yet unname other broadcaster in talks with Premier Sports

https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/viaplay-in...premier-sports
I tip DAZN as the other unnamed interested party.

A purchase by Viaplay or DAZN makes sense. The market is simply too crowded.

I suspect BeIN might merge with another broadcaster or be sold after the World Cup.

Media Boy UK 14-07-2022 17:10
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36128286)
I tip DAZN as the other unnamed interested party.

A purchase by Viaplay or DAZN makes sense. The market is simply too crowded.

I suspect BeIN might merge with another broadcaster or be sold after the World Cup.
I think WBD may purchase all sports rights that Premier Sports have right now to full up a new BT Warner Bros Discovery Sports network.

I feel WBD may want Freesport as part of deal.

ScottishSteve 14-07-2022 17:22
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36128303)
I feel WBD may want Freesport as part of deal.
On what basis? They already have enough channels to fill up

Media Boy UK 14-07-2022 17:53
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottishSteve (Post 36128304)
On what basis? They already have enough channels to fill up
Sky have Sky Sports Mix.

WBD have just got a new slot on Freeview after the BT Sports and WBD deal was confirmed (Where Quest Red +1 is).

Maybe it just my head putting two and two together and making it five.


I can also see some of WBD channels merge in the coming years.

Richardr 19-07-2022 19:03
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
WBD already own Eurosport - chances of them wanting yet more UK sports channels is nil.

1andrew1 19-07-2022 19:51
Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richardr (Post 36128842)
WBD already own Eurosport - chances of them wanting yet more UK sports channels is nil.
Agreed except to add WBD will soon likely control BT Sport as well.


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